More comments here: http://community.nytimes.com/comments/www.nytimes.com/2010/08/20/nyregion/20muslims.html?sort=recommended
First of all: the 9/11 attacks were conducted by criminals!
Muslims were amongst the victims as well as Christians, Jews, Hindus, Agnostics, you name it.
Question: since when does freedom of speech (and of practicing one's religion) exclude Muslims?
It is time to speak up against people and political parties who are trying to make this open and free country an isolated camp. They are worst enemies of our Nation.
Wake up America, our strength is our diversity!
FYI: I am not religious by any means.
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The 'discussion' of the Islamic Center in the 'hallowed ground' near ground zero is a reflection of anti-Arab, anti-Muslim bigotry and ignorance, plain and simple.
The only possible legal reason for this center not to be built eliminated when the Landmarks Commission refused to designate the site as a landmark. The claim that the area is 'hallowed ground' is a joke to anybody who has actually walked through the area where this project is located.
Whether or not other people are upset by the location of this center is of no more significance than whether or not people are upset by the opening of a Catholic Church or a Chinese Restaurant in their previously "American" neighborhood.
The 'opinions' of the demagogues who have been exploiting this project to spread fear and division should no longer be given the free ride they have enjoyed from the media.
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